MED0300 Accession Number: MED0300

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Western Desert, Egypt. 5 January 1942. Missiles speeding down on the targets during a raid on Halfaya by Bristol Blenheim bomber aircraft aircraft. The rugged nature of the terrain is clearly illustrated. Ceaseless attacks are being carried out by RAF and Free French squadrons.

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Accession Number
MED0300
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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